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  • William Nieporte avatar

    The Gift Of Righteousness

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007
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     | 4,933 views

    Righteousness is God’s gift to us, not our gift to God.

    Two men go to church to pray First – one of the few, the proud, the chosen – one of the Pharisees Rules—obeyed; Rituals—observed; Regulations—followed. Religion = Performance He performed well. He was self-centered, self-serving, and self-righteous. Sabbath – prayer time. Song of Ascent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 8, 2020
     | 2,841 views

    How do you go from deep despair to the heights of joy? Psalm 22 holds the key.

    “ … when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull), they offered [Jesus] wine to drink, mixed with gall; but when He tasted it, He would not drink it. And when they had crucified Him, they divided His clothes among themselves by casting lots; then they sat down there and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "How?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 12, 2014
     | 4,987 views

    A sermon about sharing your faith.

    Matthew 28:16-20 "How?" (After showing the 3:42 Youtube Video) That's Atheist Penn Jillette who is one half of Penn and Teller, a duo that has been headlining Vegas shows for years with comedy and the art of illusion. Penn has never been shy about his disbelief in God. Yet in that video ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Harvey avatar

    How?

    Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,979 views

    A message on our strategy for growing mature believers.

    September 30, 2007 Shane begins by telling the story of “Baby Jessica” Intro: Every church has basically the same overall mission. Whether they articulate it or not, al Bible believing churches have as their same goal to reach people for Christ and to help them understand how to live out that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Will Be Done

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 7, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,463 views

    How to pray in God’s will

    Matthew 6:10 Your WILL BE DONE I want to remind you that God has a wonderful plan for your life. I want to remind you that God has a wonderful plan for your family and friends. I want to remind you that God’s will is "good, acceptable and perfect" Romans 12:2. Prayer has much to do the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Declaring Christ's Power

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,831 views

    The power of God’s word

    DECLARING CHRIST’S POWER 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 The old farmer decided it was finally time to bring his family into the big city. They loaded up the old truck and rumbled into the swank downtown shopping district. Upon entering a huge department store, they could not ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Is It Wrong To Doubt God? Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 4, 2022
     | 2,294 views

    What is one doubt you have about God? What if you knew healthy ways of dealing with doubt that would bring you closer to God instead of pushing you away? Get ready to discover how we can respond when we experience doubt!

    Is It Wrong to Doubt God? Genesis 2:15-17 and 3:1-6. Psalms 73. John 20:24-28. (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Sometime ago one of my daughters asked me "If you could ask Jesus one question, what ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    You Are Plan A. There Is No Plan B Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 20, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,189 views

    Parallels but not just a rehash of Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven Life, the LAST 5 chapters. When it comes to reaching people for Christ, God’s plan is YOU. There is no Plan B.

    You Are Plan A. There is No Plan B 1. God’s plans are often beautiful in their simplicity. 2. And we are part of that plan. 3. If you or I were to win one person to Christ, and then each of us won one person to Christ every year, and those folks won one a year, the number of believers would ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why You Should Pray Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 13, 2005
    based on 33 ratings
     | 7,594 views

    All believers should experience an intimate and powerful relationship with God through prayer because of the following 4 benefits. 1. Increased intimacy with God. 2. Wisdom and understanding. 3. Power to experience miracles. 4. Peace and joy amidst

    Can You Hear Me Now? 40 Days on God, Prayer, and Cell Phones 1. The Advertisement: Why You Need It October 8/9, 2005 Don Jaques BIG IDEA: All believers should experience an intimate and powerful relationship with God through prayer because of the following 4 benefits. 1. Increased intimacy with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,281 views

    While the other disciples cowered in the boat, Peter jumped ship and headed for Jesus. How would you have handled the situation?

    Matthew 14: 22 – 33 How? Intro: A woman was walking down a city street when she heard a voice in her ear say, “STOP!” – Startled, she did and a brick fell from the roof above and fell right in front of her. She could have been killed. – A few days later, she was again walking on a busy street ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    How Not To Forget

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,850 views

    A step by step plan to remember the mighty acts of God.

    “How not to forget!” Joshua 4:1-23 - Pastor Bob Hunter Last month we began a series of messages in the book of Joshua. Joshua was a great leader. He is the successor of a great leader named Moses. Under His leadership the people of Israel had great ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    Why? Or How? Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 5,579 views

    God can use every situation for his good.

    - On December 29th, 2000 during the middle of the afternoon 34 year (anonymous name), a father, husband, son, friend took his own life. Many of you knew him, and loved him. And even if you didn’t know him, the question is still on your mind about such an unfortunate incident... why? I remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Love? How?

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 9, 2018
     | 4,258 views

    God tells us how to love each other.

    Love? How? October 3, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God tells us how to love each other. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Introduction: Ted was not what one would call the teacher’s pet--he was Turned off by school. Very sloppy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Redemption Works Through Righteousness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 228 ratings
     | 13,933 views

    How Redemption Works Through Righteousness (Rom. 3:21-26)

    How Redemption Works Through Righteousness (Rom. 3:21-26) Illustration:Faith is not merely your holding on to God--it is God holding on to you. He will not let you go! E. Stanley Jones. 1. Have you ever stopped to contemplate how redemption works through Christ’s righteousness? Redemption ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    How To Fail Well Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009
     | 5,166 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Learning how to turn failures in to victories....

    Series - "Living Life to the Full" How to Fail Well (LTF-05) 2 Timothy 2:13 Have you wondered why we all love stories where, despite insurmountable odds and against unstoppable enemies, the little guy fights his way to the top and the bad guys get their comeuppance? Nearly 35 years ago on October ...read more

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